Robart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Robart surname is derived from the personal name Robert. This name was originally came from the Old German words "hrod" and "behrt," which mean "fame" and "bright." It was introduced to Britain by Normans during the time of Edward the Confessor, and became very popular. 1 A large number of diminutives and pet-forms were derived from this name in early times.

Early Origins of the Robart family

The surname Robart was first found in Kent, where a Willelmus filius Roberti was listed in the Domesday Book. Also from the Domesday Book, 2 we find a Robert the Bursar, Sheriff of Worcestershire, who held a castle at Tamworth, Staffordshire and had holdings in Gloucester, Leicester, Lincoln and Warwick; as well as Robert, son of Fafiton, who had holdings in Bedford, Cambridge, Huntingdon, and Middlesex. 2

In the parish of Lanhydrock in Cornwall, an extensive branch of the family was established man years ago. "The founder of this noble family was Richard Robartes, a wealthy merchant of Truro, whose grandson married a co-heiress of Hender of Bottreaux Castle, and was created a Baronet in 1621, and in 1625 a peer, bearing the title of Lord Robartes of Truro. This nobleman was the father of John Lord Robartes, who lived at Lanhydrock in the civil war. Lanhydrock House is a venerable mansion, which, though modernized by John Lord Robartes, retains vestiges of more remote antiquity." 3

Early History of the Robart family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Robart research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1292, 1296, 1327, 1605, 1609, 1660, 1662, 1675 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Robart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Robart Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Robert, Roberts, Robart, Robarts, Robberds and many more.

Early Notables of the Robart family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Dr. Roberts, who was a member of the House of Lords in 1660; Sir William Roberts (1605-1662), of Neasden House at Willesden, Middlesex...
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Migration of the Robart family to Ireland

Some of the Robart family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Robart family

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Robart or a variant listed above: Eleanor and Griffith Robarts, who settled in Barbados in 1676; James Robarts settled in New Haven Conn. in 1822; James Robert settled in Maryland in 1666.

Contemporary Notables of the name Robart (post 1700) +

James Louis Robart (b. 1947), American jurist, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (2016-)
LeRoy A. Robart, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Ottawa County, 1946; Prohibition Candidate for Michigan State Senate 16th District, 1958 4
L. A. Robart, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Chippewa County, 1948 4
Jérôme Robart (b. 1970), French actor, producer, playwright, and director

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html